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CHILE:
On behalf of Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia,
Costa Rica, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico,
Nicaragua, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay and Venezuela, Chile said that
the creation of the two CSD working groups on technology transfer
and finance has generated new expectations for a solution to these
serious problems. Overcoming these obstacles is a prerequisite for
the implementation of all of the agreements reached in Rio and
sustainable development. Chile also supported the multi-year
programme of work and the proposed government-hosted informal
meetings on certain themes to be considered by the CSD. Chile
offered support for the Conference on the Sustainable Development
of Small Island Developing States, the Conference on Straddling
Fish Stocks and Highly Migratory Fish Stocks and Habitat II.
Regarding the INCD, Chile reiterated the fact that Latin America is
also affected by desertification and the Convention should address
the interests and realities in all countries affected. Chile said
that although much more remains to be done in GEF restructuring,
they are confident that the results will meet the expectations of
the international community.